IPorange
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Couldn't that criticism be levied at every religion with a faction of extremists doing evil in the name of that religion?
At certain times in every religions history I am sure that would be true. However at this point in time Islamic terrorists are the only group that is doing anything like this, especially on the same scale. Islam has a serious problem in today"s world and those peace loving followers of Islam are silent for the most part while their brethren commit savage acts against those who believe differently then themselves.
"Silent for the most part"? I've personally seen many, many Muslims who oppose and decry terrorism by anyone, including in the name of Islam. Where do you get that the bulk of Muslims sit idly by on this.
"Silent for the most part"? I've personally seen many, many Muslims who oppose and decry terrorism by anyone, including in the name of Islam. Where do you get that the bulk of Muslims sit idly by on this.
Maybe raw numbers, but what about percentages? How many Southern Baptists are there compared to Muslims?
SB's fall under the Christian category. Now take the total number of abortion clinic bombings, rampage shootings by devout Christians and compare that with the number of suicide bombings and terrorist attacks. I don't even need to look at numbers to tell you the difference would be something like 30 to 1.
Don't forget to factor in Northern Ireland and the Balkans.
Southern Baptists are the only Christians that have terrorists?
SB's fall under the Christian category. Now take the total number of abortion clinic bombings, rampage shootings by devout Christians and compare that with the number of suicide bombings and terrorist attacks. I don't even need to look at numbers to tell you the difference would be something like 30 to 1.
Very true, that would certainly bring down the 30 to 1 figure I threw out there. Maybe something along the order of 15 to 1? Not trying to change the rules in the middle of a contest but let us also keep in mind the number killed in these attacks.
But your including a large number of attacks in known war zones. Although they are technically "terrorist attacks", it's not like blowing up the clinic on the corner of Main Street in Anytown USA.
And for the record, I agree that silence is support in this case, but I don't think all Muslims are supporting the radical faction that blows themselves up in the name of Allah.